2. Riccardo Montolivo

According to Marco Maioli at footballitaliano.co.uk, Riccardo Montolivo has declared that he will not sign a contract extension, even though his contract runs out next year.

PERFECT! Cesc Fàbregas to Barcelona, and Riccardo Montolivo to Arsenal.

Naturally three problems arise.

1) Fàbregas is a better player.

2) What are Montolivo’s intentions? Maybe he’s doing a Wayne Rooney in forcing a better contract.

3) Does Montolivo want to move to a sinking ship at Arsenal?

Montolivo is an exceptionally gifted midfielder, his vision and passing is world class, his defending at times can be good (when he tries), and he’s personifies every trait manager Arsène Wenger wants in an Arsenal midfielder.

With the signing of Montolivo, maybe Jack Wilshere will be given a more attacking role which allows someone as talented as he is to shine.